Low oil pressure

1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing .
2. Repair or replace, as required.

Detonation or spark knock

Verify the correct operation of the ignition controls. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls .

Loose torque converter bolts

1. Inspect the torque converter bolts and flex plate.
2. Repair, as required.

Cracked flex plate - automatic transmission

1. Inspect the bolts and flex plate.
2. Repair, as required.

Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required:

Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required:

Low oil pressure

1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing .
2. Repair or replace, as required.

Detonation or spark knock

Verify the correct operation of the ignition controls. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Controls .

Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required:

Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required: